Bonita Springs Middle School Dress Code
(from our 2009-2010 Student Handbook)

 Bonita Springs Middle School’s dress code policy is consistent with the Lee County School District Dress Code Policy.

Dress appropriately

        1.     Pupil dress and appearance should fall within the limits of cleanliness, good grooming, and proper taste

        2.     HATS OR HEADGEAR are not to be worn (may be carried in book bag for P.E. and field trips only).  Bicycle helmets MUST be worn if you ride your bicycle to school.

        3.     Clothing and jewelry shall be neat and clean.

a.       Any articles of jewelry that could likely cause injury, such as belts, chains, bracelets, rings, chokers with or without spikes, or studs, are prohibited.  Wallet chains of any  lengths are prohibited.

b.       Clothing shall not make suggestive reflections on groups, classes, or national origin of people.

c.    Clothing shall not promote suggestive, obscene, or profane statements or symbols.

d.       Apparel, emblems, insignias, badges, or symbols that promote the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco, or any other illegal activity are prohibited.

e.   Apparel or symbols which may be gang or cult related are prohibited.

f.    Clothing with slogans or advertising which by its controversial or obscene nature disrupts the educational setting is prohibited.

4. Shorts  one inch above the knee are permitted.

5.       Skirts and dresses may be worn IF they reach fingertip length.               

6.       Shirts and blouses must be buttoned; back, chest, and stomach areas must be fully covered. 

7.       Extremes in dress or grooming (i.e., hair dyes, glitter, dreadlocks, spikes, etc.) that cause undue attention or become a disruptive influence ARE NOT ALLOWED.

      8.     Intentionally altered clothing and ill fitting garments are not allowed.

    a.       Ill fitting, low hanging pants or shorts where underwear is exposed either above or below the beltline.

    b.   Garments which expose skin, underclothing or private areas.

    C.   Pants shall be worn fastened and on the waist.  Belts are encouraged.

9.       NO TEE SHIRTS OF ANY COLOR ARE PERMITTED COLLARED SHIRTS MUST BE WORN, BUTTONED, and TUCKED IN.

The consequence for dressing inappropriately will result in:

        1.     Parent notification and change of clothes and/or:

        2.     Internal suspension

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE NOT CONSIDERED APPROPRIATE FOR SCHOOL:

       Backless, halter tops                                   Open Net Tops

       Bandanas                                                      Pajamas/slippers

       Bare feet                                                         Rollerball tennis shoes           

 Bare Midriff                                                    See--through blouses or shirts

       Bicycling stretch spandex pants                Short mini skirts

       Body paint                                                      Spaghetti straps

       Flip flops                                                        Strapless  / near strapless tops    

       Hair Combs                                                   Sundresses

       Hair Dyes                                                       Sunglasses (indoors)

       Hair Paint                                                       Tank tops

       Hair Picks                                                      Unbuckled belts

       Intentionally altered / Ripped clothing      Unbuckled suspenders

06/17/2009